SUNSET CHICKEN

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Peaches, tomatoes and vinegar give this dish a sweet and sour taste that is truly unique, quite different from other sweet and sour recipes.

Provided by Teri Denlinger

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces, skin removed
½ red onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 (29 ounce) can sliced peaches, juice reserved
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, drained

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown chicken pieces, then cover and saute for 7 to 10 minutes, until golden brown and almost cooked through. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Saute onion and bell pepper in skillet until soft; set aside. In a medium saucepan combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar and 1 cup of the reserved peach syrup. Stir together, bring to a boil and cook until clear, stirring constantly; stir in peaches, tomatoes with liquid and onion/bell pepper mixture.
Pour sauce over chicken pieces, cover dish and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Remove cover and bake for another 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 194.6 mg, Fat 41.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 49.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 444.6 mg, Sugar 14.8 g